CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Standard Meetings
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RESEARCH DAYS
The Chapter sponsors monthly (except December) research days at three libraries in Los Angeles County: •SCGS Library in Burbank on the third Tuesday South Bay Family History Center in Torrance on the fourth Thursday except in November where it will be on the fifth Thursday Research days are hosted on specific dates at the San Diego Central Library and are sometimes accompanied by a presentation.
San Diego Central Library
Torrance Family History Center
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GENEALOGY GARAGE WORKSHOPS
The Chapter co-hosts the monthly Genealogy Garage workshop at the Richard Riordan Central Library in downtown Los Angeles on the morning of the third Saturday of the month (except December). 
GENERAL MEETINGS
The Chapter hosts a general meeting during the months of February, May, August, and December, unless otherwise announced. General meetings feature workshops or lectures, selected research materials, individual research opportunities, sharing of information, a family style no-host lunch, and sometimes an afternoon workshop. Attendees are afforded the opportunity to shop at our sales table, study the pedigree charts of members and have free access to the research collection housed at the library. Individual assistance is available through our member volunteers as well as networking. All meetings are held from 10am-4pm at the SCGS Library in Burbank unless otherwise noted. 
Southern California Genealogical Society
ANNUAL EVENTS
Every October the Chapter hosts an annual Viva la Familia celebration of our Hispanic heritage at a rotating historic site in Southern California. Every December, join us for our annual Holiday Potluck and General meeting at our Burbank location. We also participate in the annual Genealogical Jamboree sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS), as well as other community events. Check our Calendar of Events for specific information. |
NO RESEARCH DAYS IN DECEMBER
Genealogy Garage Schedule
Thursday, January 24, 6pm-8:30pm
TORRANCE Hispanic Thursday Research Day
Looking for an opportunity to focus on your Hispanic research without distractions and with direction? Then join Juan and Rachel Rodriguez, experienced family researchers at the Torrance Family History Center where you will have access to Familysearch.org, Ancestry.com, microfilm, and microfiche readers.
Juan Rodriguez was born in Mexico City. He did family research at the former Huntington Park Family History Center from 2002 to 2012. His parents involved him in genealogy research since he was very young. Rachel Rodriguez was born in Chihuahua, Mexico. She has been doing genealogy research since 2002. Each have been given the assignment of Area Family History Consultants for Spanish speaking units for the LDS church since 2012.
Torrance Family History Center
22605 Kent Ave
Torrance, CA 90505
Telephone: 310-791-6256.
Map, Website and Flier
TORRANCE Hispanic Thursday Research Day
Looking for an opportunity to focus on your Hispanic research without distractions and with direction? Then join Juan and Rachel Rodriguez, experienced family researchers at the Torrance Family History Center where you will have access to Familysearch.org, Ancestry.com, microfilm, and microfiche readers.
Juan Rodriguez was born in Mexico City. He did family research at the former Huntington Park Family History Center from 2002 to 2012. His parents involved him in genealogy research since he was very young. Rachel Rodriguez was born in Chihuahua, Mexico. She has been doing genealogy research since 2002. Each have been given the assignment of Area Family History Consultants for Spanish speaking units for the LDS church since 2012.
Torrance Family History Center
22605 Kent Ave
Torrance, CA 90505
Telephone: 310-791-6256.
Map, Website and Flier
Saturday, January 19, 2019 1:00pm-3:00pm
Finding Your Mexican Roots
presented by John Schmal
Los Angeles FamilySearch Library
1631 E. Temple Way
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-474-9990
Map
Sponsored by:
Genealogical Society of Hispanic America (GSHA) and the Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research (SHHAR)
Finding Your Mexican Roots
presented by John Schmal
Los Angeles FamilySearch Library
1631 E. Temple Way
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-474-9990
Map
Sponsored by:
Genealogical Society of Hispanic America (GSHA) and the Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research (SHHAR)
Saturday, January 19, 2019 11am-12:30pm
Resolve to Get Your Genealogy in Order
Start out the New Year with a more organized approach to your genealogy research and record-keeping!
Melissa Potter, librarian and avid family historian, will show us how to keep on-track and organized, so that we (and our future generations) can easily find and prove our ancestries.
Central Library
630 W. 5th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
The Adult Literacy Center on Level 1: The "ERTC" Room
Map and flier
Sponsored by:
the Central Library, the Genealogical Society of Hispanic America, Southern California Chapter, and the Southern California Genealogical Society
Resolve to Get Your Genealogy in Order
Start out the New Year with a more organized approach to your genealogy research and record-keeping!
Melissa Potter, librarian and avid family historian, will show us how to keep on-track and organized, so that we (and our future generations) can easily find and prove our ancestries.
Central Library
630 W. 5th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
The Adult Literacy Center on Level 1: The "ERTC" Room
Map and flier
Sponsored by:
the Central Library, the Genealogical Society of Hispanic America, Southern California Chapter, and the Southern California Genealogical Society
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 11am-4pm
BURBANK Hispanic Tuesday Research Day
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned researcher, you can benefit from the personal attention of Leonard Trujillo, a veteran Hispanic researcher specializing in California and New Mexico research. He is a descendant of the founders of the California village of Agua Mansa (now Colton, San Bernardino County).
Southern California Genealogical Society Library
417 Irving Dr.
Burbank, CA 91504
Directions: (818)843-7247
Map
BURBANK Hispanic Tuesday Research Day
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned researcher, you can benefit from the personal attention of Leonard Trujillo, a veteran Hispanic researcher specializing in California and New Mexico research. He is a descendant of the founders of the California village of Agua Mansa (now Colton, San Bernardino County).
Southern California Genealogical Society Library
417 Irving Dr.
Burbank, CA 91504
Directions: (818)843-7247
Map
Saturday, January 12, 2019 10am-12:00pm
John Schmal's PowerPoint Presentation discusses many aspects of Mexico's indigenous people from the pre-colonial days to the most recent censuses. This lecture will help the attendees to understand that Mexico's indigenous peoples thrived in every corner of Mexico. While many of the original native groups have disappeared as "cultural entities," may others still survived today in many parts of today's Mexican Republic. And although most Mexicans do not speak indigenous languages, recent census data indicates that many do recognize their indigenous roots.
Orange Family History Center
674 S Yorba St
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-7710
Map and Flier
Sponsored by:
Genealogical Society of Hispanic America (GSHA) and the Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research (SHHAR)
John Schmal's PowerPoint Presentation discusses many aspects of Mexico's indigenous people from the pre-colonial days to the most recent censuses. This lecture will help the attendees to understand that Mexico's indigenous peoples thrived in every corner of Mexico. While many of the original native groups have disappeared as "cultural entities," may others still survived today in many parts of today's Mexican Republic. And although most Mexicans do not speak indigenous languages, recent census data indicates that many do recognize their indigenous roots.
Orange Family History Center
674 S Yorba St
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-7710
Map and Flier
Sponsored by:
Genealogical Society of Hispanic America (GSHA) and the Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research (SHHAR)